What is the SmartCoach system? 

With all the eyes being on what happens on the pitch, it can be easy to forget about the work that goes in off it. The Antonio Contes, Jose Mourinhos and Pep Guardiolas of the world often take the plaudits when success comes their way, and rightly so, but it’s worth sparing a thought for the team behind the team you see on a matchday – the data analysts, physiotherapists and sports scientists.

But what do they do? Working tirelessly behind the scenes, such roles involve breaking down player data, monitoring workload and providing nutritional advice among other things so the stars you see on weekends are in peak condition to perform at their best. Professional football is no stranger to the benefits an efficient backroom team can bring, but for too long this expertise has been exclusively to the elite.

PLAYR’s SmartCoach system is changing all of that. Rolling sports science and performance data analysis into one easy-to-use app, your preparation, performance and recovery can finally mirror that of a professional’s. From how long you to sleep to ideal pre-match meals, all the way through to game management and post-match exercises, the SmartCoach system delivers the advice you need to take your game to the next level from Premier League coaches.

It doesn’t stop there either – you’ll get the analysis you want from your game, comparison to the numbers Premier League stars produce in your position and the ability to track your progress throughout a season all via the SmartCoach system. You can download the PLAYR app in the Apple Store – it requires the iOS: 9.0 update or later right here.

If the very best players in the world have become reliant on the benefits that come with sports science and data, why shouldn’t you?